Some of the best lunches in Washington come out of a window on wheels. From Kennewick to Bellingham, food trucks are serving burritos, shawarma, barbecue, and Hawaiian plates that easily outshine plenty of sit-down spots.
This list covers seven trucks spread across the state, each with its own specialty and its own reason to plan a lunch break around it. Save it for your next road trip, or send it to the coworker who always asks where to eat.
1. El Fat Cat Grill, Kennewick, WA
Lunch in the Tri-Cities has a weekday rhythm, and El Fat Cat Grill sets it. The family-owned truck stays put at 539 N Edison St, so you never have to chase it around town.
The menu leans into down-home Mexican cooking with lunch specials. Burritos here are known for their size, and the Chorbada Burrito is a standout name worth trying at least once.
Street tacos come with lime wedges, and the Benny Torta has its own fan club.
Vegetarians get real options too. The Triple Threat and the Burrito Bowl both come in meat-free versions, and there is a full vegetarian menu.
A Green Hornet Burger shows the truck is happy to color outside the taco lines.
Hours run Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM, with weekends off. Fridays get busy, so a Tuesday morning visit is the calmer play.
Parking is easy, with a free lot and street spots. There is no restroom, so plan accordingly.
2. Woodshop BBQ food trucks, Seattle, WA
Barbecue and lower Queen Anne turn out to be a fine match. Woodshop BBQ sets up at 350 Elliott Ave W, right where the neighborhood slopes toward the waterfront.
The lineup sticks to the classics: barbecue sandwiches, ribs, and an award-winning mac and cheese that might steal the show from the meat. It is comfort food built for a quick bite or a slow lunch.
I like this stop because the hours are generous. The truck runs every day from 11 AM to 8 PM, which means a late lunch or an early dinner both work.
Takeout, curbside pickup, and dine-in are all options. The trucks serve Downtown Seattle, Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Ballard, so plenty of the city can get a taste.
3. Hawaiian Soul, Vancouver, WA
Small truck, big island flavor. Hawaiian Soul brings plate lunch culture to 3303 NE Minnehaha St in Vancouver.
Kalua pork, Huli Huli chicken, and mac salad anchor the menu. Garlic chicken, chicken katsu, loco moco, poke, and Spam musubi round it out, so regulars can work through a different plate each visit.
Not into meat? There is a full vegetarian menu, including veggie burgers, and truffle fries make a solid side for anyone.
Timing matters here. The truck opens Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and takes the rest of the week off.
A picnic table offers a spot to eat on-site, and free parking is easy to find. Catering is available if your office deserves an upgrade.
4. Nineveh Assyrian Food Truck, Olympia, WA
Assyrian food is not something you stumble onto every day, which is exactly why Nineveh stands out. The truck parks in a food truck area at 728 4th Ave E in Olympia, with outdoor tables nearby.
Signature dishes include shawarma and sabich. The lamb and beef shawarma is a big draw, and the garlic sauce earns its reputation.
Plant-based eaters do especially well. The fried cauliflower wrap, falafel, and baba ganoush are all on offer, along with full vegan and vegetarian menus.
Nineveh keeps a full schedule: 11 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 7 PM on Sunday. Weekday mornings are quiet, while weekend afternoons pick up.
It also offers delivery and catering, plus a gender-neutral restroom, which is rare for a truck.
5. Tacos El Tule Downtown, Bellingham, WA
Since 2013, Tacos El Tule has been the original version of a downtown Bellingham lunch habit. You will find it at 200 Prospect St.
Fresh tacos, burritos, and tamales fill the menu. The crispy chipotle burrito with pork carnitas is a favorite, and carne asada and fish burritos hold their own.
Vegan burritos are sizable, too. Portions run large, prices stay friendly, and service moves fast.
The truck keeps a reputation as one of the cleanest in town. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM.
Parking is on the street, and there is no restroom. Catering is available for groups.
6. Taqueria La Fondita, Tacoma, WA
Some trucks keep banker’s hours. Taqueria La Fondita runs from 10 AM to 9 PM every single day, making it one of the easiest lunch calls in Tacoma.
The truck sits at 3739 Tacoma Ave S. Birria tacos, the house Tacos Fondita, and a burrito plate lead the menu, and a cold horchata ties it together.
Burritos are well priced, service is quick, and the truck stays notably clean. Many Tacoma diners have been ordering here for years.
Dogs are welcome, and delivery is available if you cannot get away from your desk. Evenings on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays get busiest.
7. Patty’s Tacos, Spokane Valley, WA
Two-dollar chicken tacos are a pretty convincing reason to pull off Sprague Avenue. Patty’s Tacos parks at 4603 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley.
Street tacos and burritos form the core of the menu. Pupusas add a welcome twist, and the steak quesadilla with all the fixings is a strong value.
I would save this one for a busy weekday when you need good food without fuss. There is ample parking, and the setup is accessible.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 7 PM. Monday and Tuesday afternoons tend to be busiest.
Every lunch list needs a finale, and this one fits. Pick a truck, mark its hours, and let the conversation start.
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